Southern and western Tanzania offer a raw, off-the-beaten-path safari experience, from the vast wilderness of Selous Game Reserve (now part of Nyerere National Park) to the rugged, predator-rich landscapes of Ruaha National Park and the accessible plains of Mikumi National Park. For true exclusivity, Katavi National Park delivers untouched wildlife encounters, while chimpanzee trekking in Mahale Mountains National Park and Gombe Stream National Park offers a rare, intimate connection with primates. The lush, biodiverse trails of Udzungwa Mountains National Park complete the journey with scenic hikes and endemic wildlife.